Here is my latest book review for Blogging For Books:
Extraordinary Ordinary Moments is a thick book (an inch thick, to be specific) loaded with topics that give you free range to draw your answers. It's a kind of drawer's journal but the pages aren't dated so you can choose a page to draw on-or several-start in the middle of the book if you like.
The open ended questions are things like A gadget you love, Something you slowed down to do, Something you'll never stop loving, and more.Take a break, pick a page, and start drawing-it's that simple!
This is a super book for all ages. Very enjoyable and relaxing. Buy this a gift for someone, it's a treasure!
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
Evergreen by Susan May Warren
I loved this novelette-even though I read it in steaming hot August, a good Christmas story is a treat yearround! It's the story of a couple of empty-nesters in Minnesota who deal with the unexpected arrival of a troubled nephew.
It sounds as if there were a few books before this one that I wasn't aware of, but the story is super easy to join in progress. Love the realistic relationships between John and Ingrid and their six successsful children. It's a family I would love to be a member of!
Christmas or not-pick it up and enjoy! The Christiansen Family Series...I'm going to look forward to more!
It sounds as if there were a few books before this one that I wasn't aware of, but the story is super easy to join in progress. Love the realistic relationships between John and Ingrid and their six successsful children. It's a family I would love to be a member of!
Christmas or not-pick it up and enjoy! The Christiansen Family Series...I'm going to look forward to more!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Marked in Ink, A Tattoo Coloring Book by Megan Massacre
Here is my latest review for Blogging for Books!
I was so thrilled to try out another new coloring book, so far, of all the adult coloring books I own-this one is my favorite. I love these designs!! Lots of details to fill in, great designs, dark outlines, and tear out pages so you can display your work!
Here are some of the ornate designs you will find in this book: A large butterfly, an owl, skulls, flowers, a fanciful fairy, an intricate mandala...the book is filled with patterns you'll love! Don't get spooked about the topic being tattoo, these are great designs whether you're a tattoo lover or not.
Here's a pic of my work in progress and a pic of the book you'll want to pick up (pssst! It's under 11 dollars on Amazon!!!) :
I was so thrilled to try out another new coloring book, so far, of all the adult coloring books I own-this one is my favorite. I love these designs!! Lots of details to fill in, great designs, dark outlines, and tear out pages so you can display your work!
Here are some of the ornate designs you will find in this book: A large butterfly, an owl, skulls, flowers, a fanciful fairy, an intricate mandala...the book is filled with patterns you'll love! Don't get spooked about the topic being tattoo, these are great designs whether you're a tattoo lover or not.
Here's a pic of my work in progress and a pic of the book you'll want to pick up (pssst! It's under 11 dollars on Amazon!!!) :
Friday, August 12, 2016
Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
(I received a review copy of this book from Bethany House Publishing)
Where Hope prevails is a quaint charmer set in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Young teacher Elizabeth Thatcher returns to the town where she was teacher the year before to find several changes-some she likes and some...take adjusting to.
The characters in this book follow their moral compass. My favorite of them all is boardinghouse owner Molly, she's so old-fashioned and sweet. She's the wise old sage Beth turns to when she needs advice.
Beth struggles with the new male teacher because he believes in a secular classroom and she believes in teaching religion. I don't really understand why she is so against him, he's serious, but she acts like he's poisoning the kids when he just wants to teach them the facts. On the other hand, the book tries to make you see things through Beth's Christian eyes and heart, and why she feels the way she teaches is so important. While I don't always agree, it doesn't effect my overall opinion of the book.
I consider myself pretty liberal, but I still found the book a pleasant read. I can put aside the politics to enjoy the story for what it is : A young ambitious teacher, a long distance love, a cozy mining town, and a range of delightful characters. A safe read for all ages.
Where Hope prevails is a quaint charmer set in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Young teacher Elizabeth Thatcher returns to the town where she was teacher the year before to find several changes-some she likes and some...take adjusting to.
The characters in this book follow their moral compass. My favorite of them all is boardinghouse owner Molly, she's so old-fashioned and sweet. She's the wise old sage Beth turns to when she needs advice.
Beth struggles with the new male teacher because he believes in a secular classroom and she believes in teaching religion. I don't really understand why she is so against him, he's serious, but she acts like he's poisoning the kids when he just wants to teach them the facts. On the other hand, the book tries to make you see things through Beth's Christian eyes and heart, and why she feels the way she teaches is so important. While I don't always agree, it doesn't effect my overall opinion of the book.
I consider myself pretty liberal, but I still found the book a pleasant read. I can put aside the politics to enjoy the story for what it is : A young ambitious teacher, a long distance love, a cozy mining town, and a range of delightful characters. A safe read for all ages.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Pop Manga Coloring Book by Camilla d'Errico
My latest Blogging For Books review is the adult coloring book Pop Manga Coloring Book by Camilla d'Errico
No doubt the illustrations in this book are very fanciful and beautifully drawn. A great book for a Manga fan, but just average for the coloring book fan. I couldn't find a whole lot to color on some pages because the drawings are already so beautifully detailed. But, there is still plenty to color on other pages, so get lots of colored pencils in tons of colors for magnificent Manga artwork. Go subtle or fill in lots of detail, have fun!
No doubt the illustrations in this book are very fanciful and beautifully drawn. A great book for a Manga fan, but just average for the coloring book fan. I couldn't find a whole lot to color on some pages because the drawings are already so beautifully detailed. But, there is still plenty to color on other pages, so get lots of colored pencils in tons of colors for magnificent Manga artwork. Go subtle or fill in lots of detail, have fun!
Friday, July 29, 2016
The Godfather
I'm halfway into this book.
I know I don't look like the type who would dig a good mafia murder novel, but I love this book!!
I know I don't look like the type who would dig a good mafia murder novel, but I love this book!!
Friday, July 15, 2016
No Way Up / Mary Connealy
My latest review is No Way Up by Mary Connealy. I received the book through Bethany House Publishing.
No Way Up starts with action in the first chapter. An avalanche takes down the patriarch of the Cimarron Ranch and he sets the rest of the story in motion. The three siblings are forced to live together as dad wishes while he's away recovering. The siblings then face danger from a mysterious shooting on the nearby mesa. Sadie and ranch-hand Heath decide to scale the mesa to find out who is taking aim at them.
The story is set in the 1800's in New Mexico. I think it would be an enjoyable read for both men and women because it has a good balance of both romance and adventure. I'm particularly glad the romance doesn't take anything away from the story, it's subtle yet sweet and doesn't interrupt the action..
The only part I found slightly confusing was the reveal of the shooter was quite detailed, I had to read it a few times to put all the pieces together. But, it does set it up nicely towards book number two in this series.
Check it out! Good western for all ages.
No Way Up starts with action in the first chapter. An avalanche takes down the patriarch of the Cimarron Ranch and he sets the rest of the story in motion. The three siblings are forced to live together as dad wishes while he's away recovering. The siblings then face danger from a mysterious shooting on the nearby mesa. Sadie and ranch-hand Heath decide to scale the mesa to find out who is taking aim at them.
The story is set in the 1800's in New Mexico. I think it would be an enjoyable read for both men and women because it has a good balance of both romance and adventure. I'm particularly glad the romance doesn't take anything away from the story, it's subtle yet sweet and doesn't interrupt the action..
The only part I found slightly confusing was the reveal of the shooter was quite detailed, I had to read it a few times to put all the pieces together. But, it does set it up nicely towards book number two in this series.
Check it out! Good western for all ages.
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